Barnstable County’s Cape Cod Cooperative Extension is running the Summer Food Service Program. Two sites will be in operation, open to all children 18 and under, for free lunch and activities. Lunch will be served Monday through Friday from noon to 1 p.m. through Aug. 22 at the Kennedy Rink, 141 Bassett Lane, and at Cromwell Court, 168 Barnstable Road, both in Hyannis. Flyers will go out to Barnstable area schools and childcare centers. For more information call the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and speak with Valerie Brown, community outreach coordinator, at 508-375-6690.

Back to BACC summer day camp

Back to BACC summer day camp is accepting registration for children of working parents, visiting grandchildren, and children from community towns. This affordable childcare for children 6 to 14 years of age will operate at The Eddy Elementary School in Brewster June 30 through Aug. 15, weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Rates range from $42 to $48 for full-day to $30 half-day. Camp includes daily swimming trips to local ponds, arts and crafts, sports and games, theme weeks and special field trips including the Boston Aquarium, Water Wiz in Wareham, Pirate’s Cove mini-golf in South Yarmouth and more. For more information call 508-896-7900 or email
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CSI Cape Cod Academy

A special workshop titled “Forensics – The Search for Truth” will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday from July 7 to 11 at Cape Cod Academy, 50 Osterville-West Barnstable Road in Osterville. Students in grades 6 through 8 will learn about forensic remains, scene analysis and preservation, the roles of investigators, lawyers, judges and jurors. The maximum class size is 12 and pre-registration is required. Cost for the class is $150. For more information contact Ms. Adler at 508-428-5400, ext. 218.

Barnstable Special Needs (Education) Parent Advisory Council

Parents/guardians of students in Barnstable who are on IEP and/or 504 educational plans, or are interested in the process of determining eligibility are invited to join the Barnstable Special Needs Parent Advisory Council (BSNPAC).

Meetings are scheduled for July 14 & Aug. 11 at the Barnstable Superior Court House on Route 6A, Rooms 11 & 12, from 6:30 to approx. 8 p.m., based on attendees' interest. Register at
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or via Linda Kelly at 774-994-0713 or P.O. Box 1023, Barnstable, MA 02630.

Car wash for a great cause

The Kaitlin M. Silk Memorial Scholarship Fund will hold its sixth annual car wash on July 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory Church in Centerville. Donations may also be sent to the scholarship via the Shields Family, 69 Fernbrook Lane, Centerville, 02632. For more information call the Shields family at 508-771-7383.

Host an international student this fall

International high school exchange students are coming to study in the Barnstable area during the 2008-09 school year. STS Foundation, a non-profit student exchange organization, is looking for new host families in Barnstable and connecting them with exchange students. The host family provides a separate bed, family meals and a safe environment. If your family would be interested in being a host family call Area RepresentativeJay Sweet at 508-248-9198 or Lillian at 1-800-522-4678;
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and visit www.stsfoundation.org.

Jr. Tech programs for high school students

The Jr. Tech Program is excited to announce three workshops only for students in grades 9 through 12.

CSI-Marine Mammals: Get your hands dirty and be part of a research team dissecting non-endangered marine mammals to learn what caused the death. Join researchers from WHOI and the Cape Cod Stranding Network in this special hands-on learning opportunity. Each day, students will dissect a Cetacean and Pinniped. Dates: July 16 to 17 from 1 to 5 p.m., snack only, at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), Woods Hole. Cost: $125 non-member, $115 member.

Adobe Flash: Learn the basics of Adobe Flash. Flash technology is a popular method for adding animation and interactivity to web pages, for creating animation and for integrating video into web pages. Date: Aug. 13 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Upper Cape Tech, Bourne. Cost: $95 non-member, $85 member.

For a full description of programs, or to register, go to www.juniortech.org or call 508-375-4194.

Young writers sought for summer workshop

The Cape Cod Writers’ Center is accepting applications for writers between the ages of 12 and 16 to participate in its annual Young Writers’ Workshop.

The weeklong workshop, being held Aug. 18 to 22, offers sessions for writers of poetry and prose. Taught by published authors with extensive experience in teaching young people, these classes offer students a chance to improve their skills while enjoying the camaraderie of like-minded peers.

Applications are available through local schools or by contacting the CCWC. Judges will review the applications and accept 45 students for the program.

Cost for the event is a $10.00 registration fee on acceptance. No student will be turned away for an inability to pay. For more information contact the Cape Cod Writers Center, Inc. at P. O. Box 408, Osterville, MA 02655, call 508-420-0200, visit www.capecodwriterscenter.org or email
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The Cape Cod & Islands Council Boy Scouts of America will hold its six-week day camp program July 7 through Aug. 8. All boys who will enter grades 2 through 5 in the fall are eligible to participate. Boys entering first grade must be accompanied by an adult. Boys not currently registered as Cub Scouts may also attend but will need to be registered with the council for an additional $11 to ensure insurance coverage.

The day camp will be held at Camp Greenough Scout Reservation in Yarmouthport for five weeks starting July 7. A sixth week will run on Martha’s Vineyard. This is a high-energy program with activities such as field sports, archery, biking, fishing, swimming and boating. Camp activities are age-appropriate. Cub Scouts will be placed in groups with boys of the same age and with scouts from their home units whenever possible. Parents are welcome to participate.

The day camp is accredited by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a cost of $165 per week. Extended hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) are available for an additional fee of $35 per week. All campers receive a free T-shirt.

For more information or registration, contact the Cape Cod & Islands Council at 508-362-4322 or www.scoutscapecod.org or by visiting the Council Service Center at 247 Willow St. in Yarmouthport from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Reimbursement for early educators

The Barnstable Community Partnerships Committee offers reimbursement for early educators teaching in a Barnstable preschool program. The program will reimburse up to $350 for satisfactorily completing a college course related to any early childhood education degree. Only courses taken in the spring 2008 semester, January through June, will be considered. Reimbursement will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis.

To qualify, notify Emily Scissons at 83 Pearl St., Hyannis, 02601, of the intent to submit for reimbursement. Courses and provide proof of payment must be completed by June 23. A satisfactory grade (C+ or better) is required. For more information call Emily at 1-800-974-8860 ext. 223.

Space available at West Parish Family School

The West Parish Family School is accepting applications for the 2008-2009 school year. The school serves children 15 months through kindergarten age in its private kindergarten and offers a balanced staff-student ratio, low staff turnover and personal attention with much experience. School hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with extended care available from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 5:30 p.m. A limited number of half-day slots are available. Call Barbara or Candida for a tour at 508-362-4967. For more information visit www.westparishfamilyschool.org.

Help their garden grow

Donations are being accepted to help build the memorial garden in the Cobb Astro Park at Barnstable High School. The project will include a fountain, reflection areas and handmade ceramic tiles commemorating students and staff who have died. Checks can be made payable to Barnstable High School with Memorial Garden in the memo and sent c/o Dr. John Mika, Barnstable High School, 744 West Main St., Hyannis, 02601.